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Immigration detention center bill passes the House amid public protest

Proposed legislation reaches halfway point as nation protests ICE use of force

Thousands of Albuquerque protesters fill Civic Plaza to condemn ICE killings

Protesters shut down parts of Downtown amid a nationwide walkout to condemn Minneapolis shootings

Gallup Independent shutting down after almost a century of reporting

Longtime publisher said, in closing paper, 'I grieve mainly for Gallup'

The Atlantic magazine makes Santa Fe stop as part of its across America tour

Event highlighted state’s connections to astronomy, space exploration

New Mexico bill could regulate AI chatbots to protect children, teens

Chatbot Safety Act targets mental health risks posed by generative AI

‘Build it now.’ Sierra County leaders look toward growth

Cities, county consider plans for building the region

Downtown Albuquerque closes offices early amid protest

City and county buildings, including City Hall and Alvarado Square, are shutting at 1 p.m. and jail releases to a center Downtown are paused as officials brace for an afternoon Civic Plaza demonstration

New Mexico’s first BODYBAR Pilates powers up at Winrock Town Center

The business offers a studio that hosts expert-led classes and a boutique featuring athletic apparel

More than 100 gather at Santa Fe vigil for immigration enforcement shootings

Senate, White House appear ready to make a deal on Homeland Security funding

NM National Guard chief says operation on Central Avenue 'didn't change much'

Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar said corridor's 'current outcomes are predictable and self-sustaining'

Man could avoid more prison time with guilty plea in Navajo woman's disappearance

Preston Henry Tolth admits to stealing Ella Mae Begay's truck and assaulting the woman before leaving her on the roadside

Commissioners call for remodeling of Doña Ana County Detention Center

Excessive commissary prices also scrutinized

Reading and math bills clear Senate. Here's what other education bills lawmakers are considering.

Bills to improve teacher benefits and establish a state Office of Special Education will advance

Las Cruces man charged in arson

Feds charge Richard Sepulveda with possession of Molotov cocktail

Report: Los Alamos National Laboratory spent nearly $3 billion in New Mexico in FY25

Lab director attributes continued budget growth to geopolitical tensions, ‘strong bipartisan support’

Paris Baguette to open first New Mexico bakery café on West Side, alongside new IHOP

The international bakery chain, which offers a smorgasbord of baked goods, is slated to open later this year

Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse

Republican lawmakers ask Trump administration to weigh in on legislation

Teen drugged, sexually assaulted by Uber driver after leaving CYFD group home, lawsuit alleges

Group home was created as a temporary alternative to housing youth at CYFD offices

Mistrial declared in double murder trial

Dakota Briscoe sentenced last year in federal court to 25 years in prison

Ex-Las Cruces police officer sentenced to prison in fatal shooting

Felipe Hernandez set to serve 9 years behind bars

Hit-and-run crash that killed off-duty officer goes cold

Authorities continue to seek tips regarding Bianca Quintana's death

Las Cruces may call 'cut' on movie company deal

City may terminate economic incentives, seek repayment

Bernalillo County leaders consider strict limits for artificial intelligence data centers

Proposed resolution would demand renewable energy, local jobs and water offsets from future projects

Health care workers warn of 'ripple effects' amid medical system issues

Physicians ask lawmakers to reinforce Health Care Affordability Fund, protect primary care system

Federal government approves New Mexico plan to spend millions on high-speed internet infrastructure

State will award $382 million in grants, bringing broadband to more than 40,000 locations

Former church treasurer accused of stealing $2M from Albuquerque abbey

Federal indictment alleges ex-Norbertine official siphoned money for personal investments and concealed income

UNM to begin search for new provost

Candidate expected to be selected in May after university president is chosen

Mercury spill closes Sunspot Solar Observatory

Research site, forest trails and picnic areas close indefinitely

Las Cruces wins bid for Canadian steel manufacturer’s first US plant

Endurance Technologies says the facility will be operational by the end of the year

🚧 I-25/Montgomery interchange to close the next two nights due to bridge work 🚧

NM Department of Transportation says to expect 'heavy travel delays'

NM Supreme Court abolishes lawsuits targeting third parties for damaging, breaking up marriages

Ruling stemmed from Colorado man's 'alienation of affections' claim against a Taos County man

Heinrich and Luján say they will vote against DHS funding without oversight, transparency

Constitutional law experts concerned by Trump administration response

Albuquerque Public Schools walking school bus programs will expand with $2.7M federal grant

Students facing harassment, speeding cars, other hazards can walk to school with crossing-guard-trained adults

FBI: Albuquerque man allegedly kept live grenades at home

Federal agents say an Albuquerque man who repeatedly drew police attention is now charged after officers discovered two functional hand grenades in his living room

Judge allows video streaming of Meta trial in Santa Fe

Parent company of Facebook argued security risk to Meta employees

Redevelopment of San Mateo towers could provide boost to nearby Trade Winds Shopping Center

The Route 66-inspired property, roughly 35% occupied, is eyeing a turnaround after years of challenges

New Mexico Democrats seek to move up 2028 presidential primary, citing state's diverse electorate

Change in state law would be required if New Mexico selected for early state status

State moves to adopt clean transportation fuels program, aiming to cut emissions

The move creates a marketplace for transportation fuels like ethanol, renewable diesel

New $45 TSA fee could ground travelers

Starting Feb. 1, New Mexico flyers without Real ID may need to pay for TSA’s new ConfirmID screening or risk being turned away at security

Albuquerque Sunport lifts shelter-in-place order following ‘potential security threat’

APD said threat turned out to be false

At Ski Lift Pitch in New Mexico, startups ‘get in on the ground floor’

Event will take place at Taos Ski Valley Feb. 2-3, with $10,000 prizes

Storm produces as much as 30 inches of snow across parts of NM

Below freezing temps expected Monday and Tuesday mornings; SE NM could see record lows, according to NWS

'We're not going to stand for it': Hundreds march Downtown Albuquerque to protest Alex Pretti's death

Protester: 'What's happening in our country is out of control'

Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting

Lawsuit alleges Albuquerque police unlawfully entered apartment before fatally shooting man

Officers doing a welfare check opened fire within seconds of opening man's door, suit alleges

Former State Police officer sentenced to prison in Medicaid fraud case

Morgan Ortiz also ordered to pay restitution in connection with claims billed through a substance abuse clinic

Conflicting data complicates picture of New Mexico's physician shortage

Number cited by medical groups at odds with state medical board, other sources

Report finds large returns from State Investment Council program

Agency touted over $1.8 billion in commitments to various venture funds and $2 billion in economic impact for New Mexico

'A scary situation': One rural New Mexico hospital fights to stay open despite political headwinds

Medical malpractice premiums, federal funding changes strain hospitals' ability to stay open

Southern NM bears initial brunt of winter storm with freezing rain, snow-capped peaks

Thousands were without power in Ruidoso due to falling branches

Apprenticeship program offers an Albuquerque mother and daughter careers — and community

The 4-year apprenticeship through SMART Local 49 offers on-the-job and classroom training in sheet metal and HVAC work

Chief medical officer appointed interim New Mexico Medicaid director, 2nd director in 2 years

Previous head of Medicaid, Behavioral Health departments had $224K salary, made $187K in contracts

Tribal college will keep majority of budget after congressional appropriation

Congress approves $13.5M in funding after proposed Trump administration cuts